Richmond Park is an oasis of tranquillity and all things natural with beautiful grassland,
incredible woods, hills and views of the valley of the Thames. Richmond lies 15 miles southwest of central London, we caught bus no 65 which stops at Petersham Gate which is up the hill, but if you catch bus 371 from Richmond station it goes to both Petersham Gate and Richmond Gate, We walked past the Pembroke Lodge, a Georgian mansion with garden settings with spectacular views to the viewing point at King Henry's Mound to see London skyline edging down.

 


  We then took a walk through the Richmond Park which is vast and we had our picnic here; we passed many cyclists and joggers along the way. We were blessed with good weather and we also walked to the river bank to Ham house and gardens. It was very enjoyable day out.